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Monday 11am - 6pm Tuesday 11am - 6pm Wednesday 11am - 7pm Thursday 11am - 6pm Friday 11am - 6pm Saturday 11am - 5pm Sunday 11:30am - 4pm

Christian Science Reading Room - Boston, Massachusetts

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Christian Science Reading Room - Boston, Massachusetts

It’s a bookstore, a library, and a quiet place for study and prayer — everyone is welcome.

Here you can read or buy the Bible and all the books by Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science. Read and listen to more than 100 years of articles and testimonies giving first-hand accounts of physical and moral healing through prayer. Our library nook includes Bible reference books and biographies of Mary Baker Eddy. Christian Science Reading Rooms are found in hundreds

of communities around the world. We're affiliated with The First Church of Christ Scientist (located on the Christian Science Plaza at the corner of Massachusetts and Huntington Avenues.

06/07/2026

Visit the Reading Room while you’re in town for Annual Meeting. The Mother Church Reading Room will have extended hours during Annual Meeting weekend.

Sunday, June 7: 9–10 a.m. | 11:15–1:45 p.m. | 3:15–5 p.m.
Monday, June 8: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 3:30–7 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Visit us in person at 194 Massachusetts Ave. You can find hours of operation and other store information at christianscience.com/csrrboston.

📷©️: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

06/06/2026

Praying for the world can feel like a big task—what impact can one individual have?

Join us TODAY as we explore this topic in our weekly event, "Praying about current events—with The Christian Science Monitor."

This hybrid event is held every Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and is open to all.

Attend in person at 194 Massachusetts Avenue. To join this event virtually, visit christianscience.com/csrrboston.

🔹The latest Christian Science Monitor Weekly issues are available for purchase, and archived articles are accessible using our in-store computers during your visit.🔹

You can find hours of operation and other store information at the link.

📷©️ : The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/31/2026

After browsing Bibles, Christian Science literature, and the Christian Science Monitor in the Reading Room, enjoy our outdoor patio seating with your purchases or with a book from our book cart! ☀️🌸📚

Reading Room hours of operation and other store information can be found at christianscience.com/csrrboston. Link in bio🔗

05/29/2026

TODAY—Every Friday at 1 p.m. ET, join us to read the Bible Lesson in person or online.

Attend in person at 194 Massachusetts Avenue. To join this event virtually, visit christianscience.com/tmcrrnow.

You can also find hours of operation and other store information at the link in our bio.

📷©: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/25/2026

Activities at the Reading Room and the Christian Science Plaza will be closed today, May 25th, for Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. We look forward to seeing you then!

Hours of operation and other store information can be found at christianscience.com/csrrboston.

📷©: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/21/2026

Discover new ideas from those who have proven the power of God in their daily lives.

Join us today at 1 p.m. ET for our weekly event, "From the archives: inspirational audio!"

Attend in person at 194 Massachusetts Avenue.

To join this event virtually, visit christianscience.com/tmcrrnow.

You can also find hours of operation and other store information at the link.

📷©️: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/18/2026

Read about how people are applying the teachings of Christian Science to their lives today and experiencing healing and renewal.

This is a reading/listening event featuring articles from The Christian Science Journal, Christian Science Sentinel, and The Herald of Christian Science.

🔹On the last Monday of each month, this event will be in Spanish and feature content from El Heraldo de la Ciencia Christiana.🔹

Join us today, and every Monday, for “Living Christian Science today,” in-person (194 Massachusetts Avenue) or online at 1 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit christianscience.com/tmcrrnow. Link in our bio. 🔗

📷©️: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/15/2026

Join us TODAY in person or online to read the weekly Bible Lesson aloud. 📖

Bible Lessons consist of passages from the Bible with accompanying selections from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy.

We meet every Friday at 1 p.m. ET at 194 Massachusetts Avenue.

To join this event virtually, visit christianscience.com/tmcrrnow. You can also find hours of operation and other store information at the link in our bio. 🔗

📷©️: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/13/2026

Join us TODAY to dive into the Bible’s meaning and healing application to our lives.

Each Wednesday, we gather together to read Bible passages, testimonies of healing, and poems together.

Join us today, and every Wednesday, in person (194 Massachusetts Avenue) or online at 1 p.m. ET.

To join virtually, visit christianscience.com/tmcrrnow

📷©: The First Church of Christ, Scientist

05/10/2026

“Love, the divine Principle, is the Father and Mother of the universe, including man.”
-Mary Baker Eddy

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Address

194 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
02115

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 6pm
Tuesday	11am - 6pm
Wednesday	11am - 7pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm
Sunday	11:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.christianscience.com/find-us/visit-the-mother-church/the-mother-church-reading-room

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